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Security report for effective-software.com

EcoOnline · Energy · United Kingdom

Medium risk. 6 critical or high findings in GDPR outside view, SSL/TLS and 1 other check.

Security score

55/100

Risk levelMedium

0–100, higher is better. How it is calculated

EcoOnline is a UK-based provider of health and safety, chemical, and ESG software solutions designed to help businesses maintain compliance and improve operational efficiency. The company is recognized as a leader in the EHS software market, supported by industry certifications such as the Verdantix Green Quadrant EHS 2025 report. Their software suite includes modules for environmental health and safety management, chemical safety, sustainability reporting, and training management, targeting enterprises in energy, manufacturing, and transportation sectors. Technically, the website is built on WordPress with advanced performance optimizations using NitroPack and modern JavaScript frameworks like Alpine.js. It integrates HubSpot for forms and marketing automation, ensuring a mature digital infrastructure. The site is well-optimized for mobile devices, accessibility, and SEO, providing a professional user experience. From a security perspective, the site enforces HTTPS, implements key security headers, and uses secure form integrations. However, it lacks a dedicated security policy or incident response information, which could be improved to enhance trust and compliance. No critical vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected. Overall, EcoOnline presents a strong business and technical profile with high trustworthiness and compliance standards. Strategic recommendations include publishing explicit security and incident response policies, adding vulnerability disclosure mechanisms, and continuous monitoring of third-party scripts to maintain security posture.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
43/ 100 · High
Checks completed
7of 7

NIS2 Art. 21(2)

  1. (a) Risk analysis and security policies: Not visible from outside
  2. (b) Incident handling: One indicator
  3. (c) Business continuity, backups and crisis management: Not visible from outside
  4. (d) Supply chain security: Not visible from outside
  5. (e) Secure acquisition, development and maintenance, including vulnerability handling: Partly checked
  6. (f) Assessing the effectiveness of security measures: Not visible from outside
  7. (g) Cyber hygiene and security training: Not visible from outside
  8. (h) Cryptography and encryption: Partly checked
  9. (i) HR security, access control and asset management: One indicator
  10. (j) Multi-factor authentication and secured communications: Not visible from outside

This scan rated NIS2 with an earlier keyword method that is no longer shown; rescan for the per-article view. Risk management, continuity, supply chain, training, MFA, management oversight (Art. 20) and incident reporting (Art. 23) need internal evidence, and Guard cannot tell whether NIS2 applies to this organisation.

GDPR is indicative only, based on publicly visible signals: Articles 7, 12, 13 and 32 of Regulation (EU) 2016/679 and Article 5(3) of the ePrivacy Directive. Not a certification or legal assessment.

Priority findings

6 findings rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. GDPR outside view

    These are the privacy signals visitors and data protection authorities look for under GDPR.

    • Critical

      No HTTPS encryption

      GDPR requires appropriate security measures for personal data

      What to do: Implement SSL/TLS certificate for HTTPS

  2. SSL/TLS

    TLS encrypts the connection and proves the site is really yours. Weak or expiring certificates trigger browser warnings and put traffic at risk.

    • Critical

      No HTTPS Encryption

      Website does not use HTTPS encryption, making all data transmission vulnerable to interception

      What to do: Implement SSL/TLS certificate and redirect all HTTP traffic to HTTPS

  3. Security headers

    Security headers are instructions your web server sends to every visitor’s browser. Missing ones leave visitors more exposed to attacks such as clickjacking and injected scripts.

    • High

      Missing Strict-Transport-Security header

      Forces HTTPS connections

      What to do: Add "Strict-Transport-Security: max-age=31536000; includeSubDomains; preload"

      • CWE-319
      • OWASP A04:2025
      • ASVS V3.4.1
    • High

      Missing X-Frame-Options header

      Prevents clickjacking attacks

      What to do: Add "X-Frame-Options: DENY" or "X-Frame-Options: SAMEORIGIN"

    • High

      Missing Content-Security-Policy header

      Controls resources the browser is allowed to load

      What to do: Implement a Content-Security-Policy appropriate for your application

      • ASVS V3.4.3
      • OWASP Secure Headers: OWASP Secure Headers Project recommends Content-Security-Policy: default-src 'self'; form-action 'self'; base-uri 'self'; object-src 'none';…

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Results by check

Each check with its score, findings and the evidence it collected.

How this score is calculated

The security score runs 0–100, higher is better. It is the plain average of the security checks that completed in this scan, each counted equally. A check that could not run is left out: it counts neither as a pass nor as a fail.

Counted in this score

SSL/TLS
0
Security headers
15
Email security
85
DNS health
85
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
43
Average
55

Not counted

  • NIS2 outside view: Re-weights evidence from the TLS, email, DNS, network and hygiene checks, so counting it would count that evidence twice. Shown on its own.
  • OffSeq Observations: An AI reading of the site, useful context but not reproducible evidence. Shown on its own.

Findings that cap the score at 49

Each of these is serious on its own, so while any is present the site cannot rate better than high risk, however good the other checks are.

  • The certificate is not trusted by browsers
  • The website is not served over HTTPS
  • A database, remote desktop, file-sharing or Telnet service is reachable from the internet
  • The page loads a script from a compromised source
  • The domain registration has expired
  • SPF authorises every server to send mail as the domain

Partial scans

When the site blocks Guard or most checks cannot run, the score covers only the checks that ran (usually DNS and email), is capped at 75 and is shown as partial, without a risk level.

Risk levels

  • Critical0–25
  • High26–49
  • Medium50–75
  • Low76–100

Breach exposure

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Dark web exposure

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Total records
32
Employees
0
Customers
32
Third parties
0
Weak passwords
9%

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Technical appendix

Business context, site observations and technical notes gathered during the scan, and the standards behind each reference.

Business context

Business profile

EcoOnline holds a strong market position as a leader in EHS and ESG software, serving large enterprises primarily in the UK and related regions. Their business model is SaaS-based, focusing on compliance, risk management, and sustainability solutions. The company leverages partnerships and community platforms to enhance its ecosystem. The website content and structure indicate a focus on ease of use, high adoption rates, and comprehensive service offerings. The presence of multiple language versions suggests a global or multi-regional target audience. The company emphasizes trust through certifications, case studies, and customer testimonials, supporting its competitive advantage.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a mature security posture with HTTPS enforced and multiple security headers present, including HSTS, CSP, and X-Frame-Options. Forms are integrated via HubSpot, which is a reputable platform with secure data handling. No signs of exposed credentials, malware, or phishing were found. However, the absence of a public security policy or incident response contact reduces transparency. There is no evidence of a vulnerability disclosure program or security.txt file. Overall, the security measures are strong but could be enhanced by adding explicit security governance documentation and incident response details.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a dedicated security policy page outlining security practices and compliance.
  2. Implement and publicize a vulnerability disclosure program or security.txt file.
  3. Provide clear incident response contact channels such as security@ or abuse@ emails.
  4. Regularly audit and update third-party scripts and plugins to mitigate vulnerabilities.
  5. Enhance transparency by including data protection officer contact information if applicable.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
EcoOnline
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
EcoOnline
Description
Health and safety software that helps businesses stay compliant with faster inspections, audits, safety training tracking, and incident management.
Key services
EHS Software, Chemical Safety Software, ESG Software, Training & eLearning
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress, NitroPack, Alpine.js, Lottie Player, HubSpot Forms
Frameworks
WPML (WordPress Multilingual Plugin)
Platforms
WordPress CMS
Performance
fast
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
90/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Security headers present
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Secure forms with HubSpot integration

Analytics and tracking

Services
HubSpot, Google Tag Manager
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
HubSpot, NitroPack telemetry
Marketing tools
HubSpot, NitroPack, Nelio A/B Testing, Chili Piper
Transparency
good

Site quality

Design
excellent
User experience
excellent
Content relevance
excellent
Navigation
excellent
Professionalism
excellent
Trustworthiness
high

Key observations

  1. Website is professionally designed and well-structured.
  2. Content is comprehensive and targeted at businesses needing EHS, chemical, and ESG software.
  3. Multiple languages supported via WPML plugin.
  4. Use of modern web technologies and performance optimization via NitroPack.
  5. Strong presence of trust signals including testimonials, case studies, and industry certifications.
  6. No signs of blocking or WAF interference.
  7. Contact information is available but no explicit security policy or incident response details found.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on WordPress CMS with extensive use of modern technologies including NitroPack for performance optimization, Alpine.js for interactivity, and Lottie Player for animations. HubSpot is used for form management and marketing automation. The site is well-structured with responsive design and accessibility considerations. Performance is optimized with lazy loading and resource preloading. The technical stack is modern and well-maintained, supporting a fast and user-friendly experience. No significant technical debt or outdated components were detected.
Standards and sources

Reference chips under each finding point to the standard, regulation or specification the finding relates to. They are taken from the official datasets below and mapped conservatively: a finding with no defensible link shows none. NIS2 and GDPR references mark where a finding is relevant evidence, not a compliance verdict. Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2690 binds digital infrastructure and digital service providers; for other entities it is the most detailed public reading of the Article 21 measures. WCAG, EN 301 549, European Accessibility Act and Web Accessibility Directive references name the requirement an automated accessibility rule relates to; they are not a conformance verdict.

Retrieved 2026-10-25

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